Run as Service vs Turbo Service Manager

Struggling to choose between Run as Service and Turbo Service Manager? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Run as Service is a Os & Utilities solution with tags like service, background-process, developer-tool.

It boasts features such as Run any executable file, batch file, or script as a Windows service, Full control over the service - install, start, stop, restart, delete, Set custom service name, description, startup type, account to run the service, View and manage services through a GUI interface, Automate service operations using command line options, Configure recovery options in case the service fails, Supports running multiple program instances as different services, Lightweight and portable - no installation required and pros including Easy way to create a Windows service from any app, More control and flexibility over background processes, Avoid modifying application code to run as service, Manage services without accessing Windows Services console, Portable and easy to deploy on multiple machines, Free and open source.

On the other hand, Turbo Service Manager is a Business & Commerce product tagged with scheduling, dispatching, time-tracking, inventory-management.

Its standout features include Scheduling and dispatching, Job tracking, Time tracking, Parts/inventory management, Invoicing, Reporting and analytics, and it shines with pros like Intuitive interface, Mobile access for field techs, Integration with QuickBooks, Automated scheduling, Customizable fields and forms.

Feature	Run as Service	Turbo Service Manager
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Os & Utilities	Business & Commerce

Product Overview

Run as Service

Description: Run as Service allows users to run any application as a Windows service. It gives more control and flexibility over apps to work seamlessly in the background. Useful for developers and power users.

Turbo Service Manager

Description: Turbo Service Manager is a cloud-based field service management software designed for small and mid-sized service businesses. It allows dispatchers to schedule jobs, technicians to track time and parts, and managers to oversee operations.

Key Features Comparison

Run as Service Features

• Run any executable file, batch file, or script as a Windows service
• Full control over the service - install, start, stop, restart, delete
• Set custom service name, description, startup type, account to run the service
• View and manage services through a GUI interface
• Automate service operations using command line options
• Configure recovery options in case the service fails
• Supports running multiple program instances as different services
• Lightweight and portable - no installation required

Turbo Service Manager Features

• Scheduling and dispatching
• Job tracking
• Time tracking
• Parts/inventory management
• Invoicing
• Reporting and analytics

Pros & Cons Analysis

Run as Service

Pros

• Easy way to create a Windows service from any app
• More control and flexibility over background processes
• Avoid modifying application code to run as service
• Manage services without accessing Windows Services console
• Portable and easy to deploy on multiple machines
• Free and open source

Cons

• Limited to running executables, batch files and scripts only
• Does not work for complex server applications like databases
• Requires some knowledge of Windows services to configure properly
• No official support offered
• Some advanced service features not available

Turbo Service Manager

Pros

• Intuitive interface
• Mobile access for field techs
• Integration with QuickBooks
• Automated scheduling
• Customizable fields and forms

Cons

• Limited customization options
• No offline mode for mobile
• Steep learning curve initially

Pricing Comparison

Run as Service

• Free
• Open Source

Turbo Service Manager

• Subscription-Based